Meet the Fig & Barrel — my cheeky take on an Old Fashioned.
Barrel-proof bourbon meets caramelized fig syrup and walnut bitters, finished with fresh fig + orange zest. 🍊🍂
Tag: Whiskey
Classic Manhattan Cocktail
The post presents a classic Manhattan cocktail recipe, highlighting its simplicity with just three ingredients: rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It instructs readers on how to mix and serve the drink, garnishing with a maraschino cherry. Additional variations are provided.
The Fancy Free Cocktail
The Fancy Free Cocktail, originating in the 1940s, is a variation of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, substituting Canadian Whiskey with bourbon. Recommended bourbons include Elijah Craig Small Batch or Old Forester Signature. The recipe features bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura and orange bitters, garnished with an orange twist.
The Blinker Cocktail
The Blinker Cocktail is a vintage drink with origins dating back to the 1930s, combining whiskey with lemon juice and grenadine. Prepared by shaking barrel proof rye whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and grapefruit bitters, it’s served chilled, garnished with grapefruit peel for a refreshing twist.
Paper Plane Cocktail (Take Two)
The Paper Plane cocktail was originally too bitter and lacked booziness. The final version includes extra bourbon, high-proof for a better taste, and reduced Amaro and Aperol to minimize bitterness. The double straining improved the texture. The ingredients are 2.5 oz high proof bourbon, 0.75 oz Amaro, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and a lemon twist for garnish.
Summer Peach Manhattan
The Summer Peach Manhattan is a cocktail inspired by South Carolina Peach Ice Cream. The recipe uses the macerating liquid from the ice cream to make peach simple syrup. The cocktail also includes whiskey, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. Simply mix the ingredients, strain, garnish with peach, and savor the delightful cocktail.
Improved (Strawberry) Whiskey Cocktail
In the mid to late 1800s, “a cocktail” primarily consisted of liquor, sugar, and water. The Improved Whiskey cocktail added imports like maraschino liqueur or absinthe. The original recipe does not include strawberry simple syrup but can be substituted with other syrups. Serving it on the rocks balances the strong flavor.
Apple of Your Rye Cocktail
My Version of the “Apple of My Rye” cocktail, substitutis applejack for apple cider and uses two types of whiskey for extra depth. The recipe includes barrel proof rye, Rittenhouse Rye, applejack, Amaro, walnut bitters, and a thin apple slice for garnish.
Creole Cocktail
My fascination with New Orleans cocktails led me to the Creole Cocktail, featuring rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and maraschino liqueur.
A La Louisiane Cocktail
This cocktail, a variation of the Vieux Carré, features rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and Peychaud’s bitters. Stirred and strained, it is garnished with Luxardo cherries. The absinthe adds a distinctive touch.
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